Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 FE 50mm
Viltrox
63 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 FE 50mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | water- and smudge-resistant coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 510 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 FE 50mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 FE 50mm0.230score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 FE 50mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 FE 50mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
